Nursing Program

Concordia University Irvine

Concordia University Irvine's Nursing Program

Caring, Compassionate, and Competent Nursing

Concordia University's Nursing Program is a contemporary, comprehensive program that has been uniquely designed for you to learn the right information and acquire advanced skills to provide excellence in caring, compassionate, and competent nursing care. See why Concordia Irvine students have a 98% NCLEX pass rate and learn more about how to further your nursing education at any level.

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Programs Offered

For nurses who currently hold an ADN, Concordia’s RN to BSN provides the opportunity to take their degree to the next level by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students who are currently in an Associate’s Nursing Program have the opportunity to apply for Concordia’s Dual Enrollment Program. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible for Public Health Certification.

If you hold a bachelor’s degree and are looking to transition to nursing, our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing second degree option offers a fast-track to a new career. Build on the foundation of your prior coursework and complete your ABSN with hands-on experience, in as little as 15 months.

Our MSN will prepare you for the next phase of your career – whether as a nursing leader in healthcare management or as a clinical or academic advanced nurse educator. The goal of the program is to equip you with expert knowledge and a set of skills that differentiates you in the field of healthcare and in your workplace.

Our Pre-Nursing minor will give you the educational foundation to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Through this unique undergraduate track, you will be able to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology with a Pre-Nursing minor and be eligible for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. Both degrees can be completed in as little as 5 years.

California Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) who want to complete the minimum number of units required by the State of California to take the NCLEX examination may apply for the LVN to RN Certificate program.

Park Place Campus

Park Place campus is the home of Concordia University Irvine’s Nursing Program. This state-of-the-art facility features classrooms, two skills labs, and three simulation labs with high fidelity mannequins, where students can practice hands-on nursing skils for the healthcare environment.

The Park Place campus is located off of Jamboree Rd. and Michelson Dr., less than ten minutes away from Concordia’s main campus in Irvine, and offers free parking for guests with validation.

Services

Concordia University Irvine is a U.S. News Top Tier Regional University and has been named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the fastest growing private nonprofit master's institutions. CUI serves over 4,200 students annually.